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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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That conversation set me off on a journey, deep into the world of generative AI and agentic systems, exploring how these technologies could bring clarity, efficiency and even intelligence to a space often buried in static documents and regulatory red tape.
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Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since then, Morehead City has become a laidback landing spot for tourists looking to explore the waters and beaches of the Crystal Coast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The Next 3 Billion is dedicated to exploring the forces accelerating economic and societal prosperity across the world’s most ascendant regions.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This has led Chinese automakers to explore manufacturing their cars in Europe.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Chidambaram Bhat, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Since then, Morehead City has become a laidback landing spot for tourists looking to explore the waters and beaches of the Crystal Coast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The Next 3 Billion is dedicated to exploring the forces accelerating economic and societal prosperity across the world’s most ascendant regions.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This has led Chinese automakers to explore manufacturing their cars in Europe.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
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Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the fatal dog attack and a report is being prepared for the coroner.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Every bag and piece of equipment that comes through security on Sunday will be scanned and thoroughly searched.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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To search the restaurant inspections, type in a keyword or restaurant name.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Immediately after the ball landed, Boone emerged from the dugout and asked crew chief Adrian Johnson to examine the bat.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mayoral race spotlights local option taxes The City Council authorized a $200,000 contract with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan earlier this year to examine the feasibility of local option taxes.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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